Monthly Archives January 2015

Finding a doctor might not seem all that difficult, but you’ve got to be careful. This is your health after all, your well being. Choosing the wrong primary care physician may result in misdiagnoses, and bad decisions, which could ultimately wind up hurting you in the long run.

You have to be careful when looking for a new primary care physician. Here are a few of the questions to ask a physician before deciding to become one of their patients.

“Are You in My Network?”

One of the most important questions to ask a physician is whether or not they’re in your health insurance network. If they’re not in your network, you’ll have to pay full price. Even a

Did you know that most women who get pregnant may not even realize that they are pregnant? It’s true. It can be easy to miss early pregnancy signs and symptoms because it often feels the same as the time before you get your period. However, there are some subtle differences between the two events, and there is, of course, one major difference: your period simply won’t arrive and you will likely test positive on a home pregnancy test.

Why is it so important to know about early pregnancy signs and symptoms? In order to get the care that you need when you need it, it is crucial to recognize the differences between

According to the University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology, losing weight, staying fit, and eating healthy are among the top five New Year’s resolutions, with losing weight taking first place. Although nearly half — 45 percent — of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, a mere 8 percent are actually successful in achieving their goal. In addition, only 38 percent of those who make weight loss, fitness, or healthy eating related resolutions resolutions succeed in staying on track.

It’s easy to see why this is. Let’s face it, working out and eating health is difficult, and not only requires knowledge but discipline as we